SHOWCASE
/ ARTIST / 2026
| ARTIST: | Montagu |
| COUNTRY: | Thailand |
| CONTACT: |
https://www.facebook.com/Thongrodthecat/ https://www.instagram.com/thong.rod_themoodycat/ |
| Thong Rod a chubby orange cat, always carries a back scratcher because his back often itches. However, he still finds happiness in simple things every day, whether it's eating or enjoying his favorite activities. Thong Rod reminds us to add happiness to our lives through simple means. Even though suffering and problems exist, we should not forget to find small joys each day, as simplicity is happiness. ต้องรอด แมวอ้วนกลมขนสีส้ม ด้วยความที่คันหลังอยู่บ่อย ๆ จึงต้องสะพายไม้เกาหลังติดตัวอยู่ตลอดเวลา แต่ถึงกระนั้นก็ยังคงหาความสุขแบบง่ายๆ ให้กับตัวเองในทุกๆ วัน ทั้งเรื่องกิน และ กิจกรรมที่ชื่นชอบ ต้องรอด เป็นตัวแทนให้มนุษย์ตระหนักถึงการเพิ่มความสุขให้ชีวิต โดยวิถีเรียบง่าย ถึงแม้จะยังมีความทุกข์ หรือปัญหาใดๆ อยู่ก็ตาม แต่เราก็ไม่ควรลืมที่จะหาความสุขเล็กๆ น้อยๆ ในแต่ละวัน เพราะความเรียบง่ายคือความสุข |
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Slow Life
Sometimes, slowing down and spending time doing what you love is all you need to heal. Those quiet moments restore your energy and give you the strength to keep moving forward, one day at a time.
Cooking
I want to fry an egg, but I'm afraid of the hot oil. Life can be the same—sometimes you have to take a chance, even when you know there's a risk. You just have to give it a try.
Open House Setting
The illustration was brought to life as an immersive booth at TCEX, inviting visitors to become part of the story rather than simply viewing it.A dedicated workspace showcased the creative journey behind *Thongrod The Moody Cat*, while the rest of the booth welcomed guests into the cats' home, where they could discover the characters' everyday lives through carefully crafted scenes.
As a small interactive detail, Thong-rod changed poses throughout all four days of the event, creating the feeling that this little home was truly alive.
Before New Year
As the New Year approaches, the cats come together to clean and tidy their home, preparing to welcome a fresh new beginning.
Ride into The Horse Year
We may all be riding a horse, but each of us has a different one. As the Year of the Horse approaches, may everyone move forward in their own way, at their own pace, and toward their own destination.
Hard
For everyone carrying responsibilities, hopes, and dreams, may you always find the strength to keep going, one step at a time.
Mini Shop
The opening illustration for an upcoming long-form silent comic, currently in development. It introduces Thong-rod, who runs a small street food stall, where mischievous customers, everyday chaos, and the challenge of overcoming fear become part of the journey.
The Grand Prize?
On this night of wishes, I stand before a claw machine filled with things I long for—some clear, some still unknown. Its light glows like a small spark of hope. I wait for the right timing, wondering if the swaying claw will ever reach what my heart wants. When the moment comes, may I have the courage to grasp it, and may my wishes become real.